This broad-based programme provides a complete study of the physics of the solid Earth and its constituent materials, and of its atmosphere, oceans and ice sheets, leading to a firm foundation in geology, geological fieldwork, physics, mathematics and computing. The programme is fully accredited by the Geological Society of London.
A Level: AAB | Mathematics and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AAB | (or AA at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher). Mathematics and Physics required at Advanced Higher. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics and Physics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M1 | Mathematics and Physics required. Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics and Geology/Geography preferred.
The fees indicated above are for undergraduate entry in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees will be higher for those commencing study in the academic year 2027/28 or later. UCL reserves the right to increase its UK fees in line with the government policy (including on an annual basis for each year of study during a course). Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2027/28 entrants for each year of study on the course. — Overseas £42700 to be used for 2027
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